outcome XM-DAC-41146-SRB_O_3

Advancing business transformation

The output cluster was completed since business transformation was advanced and planned indicator targets achieved. The staff is better equipped and empowered to support operations and deliver the triple mandate. This is a result of participation at Quantum-related trainings online (eg., supplier maintenance, procurement, travel procedures, accounts payable, zero-dollar invoice and RMS linking to Quantum trainings). Operations Analyst participated in BOS 2.0 review. The Common Back Office will not be established in Serbia based on the results of the cost benefit analysis, as agreed in the 8+1 ASG meeting 21 February 2023. The Office took part in the Western Balkan Roadmap exercise and provided extensive inputs and supporting documents. Six RPs under 7 different Partner Agreements were subject for the external audit for the expenses in 2022. Only one partner, Association of Roma Novi Becej, had minor findings which were addressed and finalized by HoO. As per Audit Recommendations to strengthen the office structure and enable transition to Full Delegation of Authority, the Office requested funds to establish a Finance Associate position. The Office completed the Functional Review Survey on Support and services provided by the ECA Regional Office. An Annual Retreat was held focusing on how challenges in daily work and what can be improved. In the reporting period, UN Women maintained both permanent offices at UN House and alternate offices-working remotely. Operations Analyst participated in Common Premises Data Review.

outcome XM-DAC-41146-SRB_O_4

Nurturing an empowered workforce and advancing an inclusive UN-Women culture

The output cluster is completed, and the planned indicator targets reached. The staff has adequate knowledge and is empowered to deliver the triple mandate. All staff completed mandatory courses, including the new Information Security Awareness training. The staff completed implementation of individual learning plans according to identified learning goals for 2023. The staff made use of various learning opportunities, the available in-house trainings, as well as the trainings provided by ECA RO, HQ etc. as per their individual learning plans, available funds and time-permitting. All individual performance evaluations were completed on time.